Stock markets dropped on Trump's bellicose Truth Social post that said China is "becoming very hostile" in seeking tough export controls on rare earths.

China has leveraged its control of the sector in trade talks with the U.S. by threatening a disruptive global shortage of the critically-needed minerals.

After tightening restrictions during the tariff tit-for-tat in April, China has further amped up controls on the minerals, which are essential for the tech and auto industries.…

El presidente de EE UU suspende la reunión que tenía con Xi Jinping en dos semanas y critica a las autoridades del país asiático: “Se están volviendo muy hostiles”

Stock markets dropped on Trump's bellicose Truth Social post that said China is "becoming very hostile" in seeking tough export controls on rare earths.

Stocks tied to rare earths jumped after Trump threatened countermeasures against China, noting the country was holding the world "captive" over the metals.

Wall Street falls as US president raises prospect of another trade war and suggests meeting with Xi may not happen

Trump also threatened a "massive" tariff increase, after China tightened its rules for exports of rare earths.

The US president's announcement comes after China pledged to impose restrictions on the export of rare earth minerals.

President Donald Trump is threatening punitive tariffs and canceling a meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping due to a new Chinese rare earth minerals move.

The tariffs will go into effect Nov. 1 or sooner, depending on China’s response, according to Trump.

President Donald Trump said Friday that he’s placing an additional 100% tax on Chinese imports starting on Nov. 1 or sooner, potentially escalating tariff rates close to levels…

Stocks had been dropping all day after Trump announced a ‘massive increase of Tariffs on Chinese products,’ to counter the country’s new export controls on rare earth minerals

Stocks had been heading for a slight gain in the morning, until Trump took to Truth Social. and said he’s considering “a massive increase of tariffs” on Chinese imports.

After Beijing announced new controls on foreign-made products containing Chinese rare earths, Donald Trump threatened to impose an additional 100% tariff as soon as November 1.

Beijing says it will not back down in the face of threats, urging the US to resolve differences through negotiations.

President Donald Trump on Friday threatened China with a "massive" increase in tariffs in retaliation for Beijing imposing strict controls on rare earths.

Trump hits out with 100% tariffs on Chinese imports after Beijing’s fresh curbs on rare earths, a month before both sides were due to agree a deal

In recent history, the US has made moves restricting China's access to semiconductor technology.